Matthew Mercer and Harris Sandler are playing a mysterious game. It's a game almost no one knows about: not their friends, not their coworkers, and certainly not their bosses, who are some of the most powerful senators and congressmen on Capitol Hill.

It's a game that has everything: risk, reward, mystery, and the thrill of knowing that, just by being invited to play, you've confirmed your status as a true power broker in Washington.

But as Matthew and Harris quickly discover, the Zero Game is hiding a secret so explosive that it will shake Washington to its core. And when someone close to them winds up dead, Harris and Matthew realize this game is far more sinister than they ever imagined. As the bull's-eye turns their way, it's clear they're about to become the game's next victims.

In a frenetic chase from the secret tunnels under the Capitol to an abandoned gold mine halfway across the country, the two friends realize they're no longer players in the game; they're pawns. On the run, they turn to the only person they can trust: a sixteen-year-old Senate page who can move around the Capitol undetected. As a ruthless killer creeps closer, this idealistic young page not only holds the key to their safety, but is the one person who can redeem them in the process.Packed with high-octane suspense and heart-pounding action, The Zero Game is Brad Meltzer at his supercharged best. Download and start listening now!

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Listener Opinions

by Marie | 2/16/2014

" Fast paced, high stakes book. I liked it. "

by Mel | 2/10/2014

" Okay. Enough to keep my attention. "

by Jennifer Zaitz | 2/6/2014

" Tough to get into in the beginning, but overall not a bad read. "

by Sarah | 2/6/2014

" This is a very intense action book. It takes place in the capital and makes you second guess all that goes on there. It was a fun read. "

" Fun romp thru Capitol hill with assassins and innocents in order to figure out who's who in the Zero Game. "

Allison | 2/3/2014

" Totally unrealistic, but it kept my attention. I read it in 2 days because I just had to know what happened. "

John | 1/7/2014

" Stupid book. I threw the book out after I got halfway through and it couldn't bring myself to read one more page... "

Leonard | 1/6/2014

" Lobbiests turned bad. Working too hard to influence legislation. Mathews a House staffer. He is the protagonist the first few chapters. Harris is a Senate staffer and is the protagonist for the rest of the book. A triller, but the premis is not very satisfying. "

Janet Dahl | 12/27/2013

" I like Brad's book. They are suspense and keep your attention. "

Johnvano | 11/25/2013

" great start cools off "

Ann | 10/24/2013

" A good action, thriller. It starts in D.C. with some senate staffers betting on legislation travels to a deep mine in South Dakota. LOts of action and plot twists with some memorable characters. "

Rachelle | 10/11/2013

" Good intentions but I got bogged down with the lengthy scenarios: chase scenes/fight scenes. I also dislike it when I figure out "who done it" early on, which sadly was easy to do. "

Stephanie | 9/4/2013

" well written, but just not my style of book... "

Kerry Frabizio | 8/17/2013

" Mildly entertaining -- as far as silly mysteries go. "

Suzannah | 8/11/2013

" Totally unpredictable to the very end. Especially fun for those familiar with Capitol Hill "

Wendy Turner | 8/1/2013

" I felt mislead by the book description, but really enjoyed the main characters. This is fast paced and action packed. "

Nev Thomas | 5/19/2013

" Three and a half stars.Starts slowly but builds up to good thriller. "

Nick | 5/2/2013

" This was a good book. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good thriller/mystery in the political realm. "

Amy Svendsen | 3/21/2013

" Ugh...Where to start? The plot twisted into something unrecognizable and unbelievable after the halfway point. Decided to finish as I had already invested in the first half. "

Kim | 1/31/2013

" I like anything by Brad Melzter, but this one is particularly gripping. A twisted view on the life of a Congressional Staffer and the trouble that comes when they let a little game go too far. "

Kathy Motley | 1/28/2013

" Interesting premise but I thought the organization of the book and the constantly shifting narrators was off-putting. I was intrigued enough to do more research on neutrinos. "

Archie | 10/28/2012

" Pretty preposterous plot (even for this genre) but some of the twists are pretty cool and I liked the main characters... "

Chris | 9/30/2012

" I thought it was interesting but it certainly didn't grab me like many of my favorites. Very interesting concept for a political thriller. "

Linda | 9/24/2012

" The technology premise that supposedly provided the motivation for all the intrigue was a bit thin. Leaving that aside, it was a fun read. I wouldn't go out of my way to look for more by the author based on this example, but if they were loaned to me (as this one was), I'd probably give them a read. "

Pbwritr | 8/1/2012

" Fascinating book about a gambling operation on Capitol Hill, but it turns out to be a scam and involves murder and the country of Yemen. Some far-fetched notions, but fast-paced and interesting. "

Craig | 4/5/2012

" Very good political thriller "

Dami | 3/15/2012

" Leave it to Brad Meltzer to write a tightly written novel raising possibilities of things I never even realized should be keeping me up at night. Thanks again, Brad. You're the greatest. "

Hayes Ingraham | 3/5/2012

" It is Capitol Hill political porn. Revolves around Senate staff. How could it be bad? "

Dayne | 1/20/2012

" I felt the book was awkwardly written (in a "I do this, I feel this" first person mode the whole time) but despite that I ate my way through the book and enjoyed it. "

Anna | 7/29/2011

" I thought it was going to be an interesting book at the beginning, but it devolved into an endless series of chase scenes. "

Marybeth | 6/27/2011

" Loved it! My first Meltzer book was a blast! The rest of his books are now on my 'to-do' list - a high compliment!
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Jessica | 6/15/2011

" Deserves a 3.2, but gave it a 4 because it's Brad Meltzer :-)
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Sue | 4/29/2011

" Pretty good, but not one of my favorite Meltzer's.
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Pam | 4/11/2011

" Interesting to see the inside of how government works. a great cat and mouse mystery.
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Kendar88 | 3/27/2011

" Congress stuff was cool info, but the plot was a bit too far fetched to totally get sucked in. The hitman - Yanos - was great and tough - the best character and he never wimped out.
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Janet | 3/25/2011

" I like Brad's book. They are suspense and keep your attention.
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Janis | 3/25/2011

" Page-turner! What fun Brad Meltzer is!
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Molly | 3/25/2011

" Started out liking it but then got frustrated as things seemed to get more and more implausible.
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Penny | 3/17/2011

" This is a fast paced conspiracy theory that starts with a secret insider's game. When people involved in the game begin to die, our hero must hide but also seek out a truth that is hidden deep underground.
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Karen | 3/7/2011

" I really enjoyed this book. A good look at political intrigue in Washington.
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Robin | 3/7/2011

" Not too bad. Meltzer knows how to keep things moving along.
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Nev | 3/5/2011

" Three and a half stars.Starts slowly but builds up to good thriller.
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" This book started out slow, and I didn't think I was going to like it. But this author is amazing; the plot keeps taking the reader in unexpected directions. I will definitely check out his other novels!
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